I do believe it's true. A friend of mine sent me this article from MSN all about zoos and their current movement to be more natural and environmentally friendly.
The only zoos I've ever been to and enjoyed were the National Zoo in DC and Busch Gardens in Florida. They had natural habitats for the animals, not concrete slabs, and they had huge ditches to separate humans from dangerous beasts, not bars and cages.
I'm glad to see that more zoos are taking that initiative, and that there are programs that encourage this sort of zoo setup over the other, less humane versions. It's also exciting to see that the Philadelphia Zoo is offsetting its carbon use. As much as it helps for individuals and families to think ecologically, it's the huge institutions that will really make a difference just by setting an example.
Encourage the good zoos around you. Appreciate their conservation intentions, and consider how they can improve still more.
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I have conflicted feelings about zoos in general. But every time I consider their role in species preservation, that outweighs any reservations I usually have. I miss the Pittsburgh Zoo! The nearest one to us here is 3 hours away in NC.
ReplyDeleteFor living so near it, I've never been to the Pittsburgh Zoo! I might need to stay in town an extra day before or after the residency so I can check it out.
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